2004 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 1,147 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.
What owners report
“WHEN DRIVING, THE VEHICLE TO CUT OFF. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY DEFECTS.”NHTSA complaint 10087966 — filed 08/16/2004
“TRAVELING DOWN STREET AT LOW SPEED WHEN A SUDDEN BUT LIGHT JOLT FROM THE ENGINE IS FELT. MOMENTS LATER SLOWING DOWN FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT…”NHTSA complaint 10080718 — filed 07/09/2004
“WHILE DRVING OR SITTING THE ALARM WOULD GO OFF AT ANYTIME, INCLUDING THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE TURNING ON/OFF WHILE THE ALARM GOING OFF. TOLD BY DEALER…”NHTSA complaint 10068071 — filed 04/29/2004
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu: 117 of 1,147 complaints on file (10.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?
1,147 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 47 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 22 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
